Bologna Private & Personalized Half-Day Tour with a Local Guide

Highlights

• Tailored Experience
• Local Host Expertise
• Flexibility

What's included

Itinerary

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   Bologna

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   Experience Bologna over half a day with a local host who connects the city’s main landmarks with the everyday life around them. From its central piazzas to its food markets and historic streets, Bologna is best understood on foot. Before your experience begins, you will receive a short online questionnaire so your host can design a personalized route based on your interests, pace, and travel style. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience.

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   Basilica Di San Petronio

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   Pass by the Basilica di San Petronio, one of the largest churches in Europe, located in Piazza Maggiore. Its unfinished façade reflects centuries of construction, while its scale highlights Bologna’s historical importance and civic identity.

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   Mercato delle Erbe

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   Walk through Mercato delle Erbe, a lively indoor market where locals shop for fresh produce, meats, and regional specialties. It offers a clear view of Bologna’s food culture, where everyday ingredients remain central to how the city eats and lives.

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   Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

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   Visit Santa Maria della Vita, known for its remarkable Baroque interior and expressive sculptures. Located in the historic center, it offers insight into the artistic and religious heritage that continues to shape the city.

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   Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

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   See the Two Towers, Bologna’s most recognizable landmark and a lasting symbol of its medieval past. These leaning structures once represented wealth and influence and continue to define the city’s skyline today.

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   Via Zamboni

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   Walk along Via Zamboni, at the heart of Bologna’s university district. Lined with historic buildings and lecture halls, this street reflects the energy of student life and the presence of one of the oldest universities in the world.

Before you go

Location